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Ep 173: The First Replication of Daryl Bem's Research on Psychic Phenomenon

Psychology in Everyday Life: The Psych Files

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Memory, Psychic Phenomena, and Research Insights

This chapter explores a memory test commonly used in psychology, examining participants' recall of categorized words while highlighting phenomena like recency and primacy effects. It delves into Daryl Bem's controversial research on psychic phenomena, discussing the challenges in replicating his findings and the implications of retroactive facilitation of recall. Additionally, the chapter suggests innovative study techniques for students, blending insights from scientific research and popular culture.

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